How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows
As Florida’s human population grows, wildlife increasingly has nowhere to go.
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A lifetime of Earth Days: Hope versus loss
Natural Florida must be cherished and conserved to keep loss from overcoming hope.
Spotlight on Florida’s Future: How sea-level rise and community design impact our rapidly growing state
Sea level could rise by about 10 inches by 2040, inundating a million acres of land in Florida.
Florida ‘Blue Ribbon’ projects bill died this session. Will it come back?
Supporters say it would add affordable housing, but critics said it would pave over rural parts of the state.
An open letter to the Legislature: 5 reasons to fully fund Florida Forever
A small investment in public lands and Florida Forever offers a huge return on the money allocated.
Florida’s land is disappearing faster than our funding can save it
To keep pace with today’s land market, Florida needs to invest more than $1 billion each year in conservation funding.
Supporters say ‘Blue Ribbon’ bill would mean smart growth — critics fear it will spur sprawl
The latest version lets local government deny a project that is ‘substantially inconsistent’ with a comp plan.
Local officials call on Florida House to act on bill amending 2024 planning restrictions
But time is running out, with the legislative session slated to end March 13.
I grew up in Old Florida. We can’t fast-track its disappearance
The 'Blue Ribbon Projects' bill would make it easier to turn thousands of acres of rural Florida into sprawling development.
Keep Florida’s growth management local
Local leaders and Floridians who want a say in how their communities grow must speak up now